The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city’s major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking hard to find.
Are there trams in Athens?
Modern, clean and eco-friendly, trams in Athens are a very comfortable means of transportation and the most popular lines run along the city’s coastline: the Saronic Gulf.
Are buses in Athens free?
A standard ticket on Athens public transport costs €1.20. Students and senior citizens over 65 pay €0.60 (student ID and proof of age required). Children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge; ages 7-18 pay €0.60 (proof of age required).
Is there a subway in Athens Greece?
The Athens Metro (Greek: Μετρό Αθήνας, Metró Athínas) is a rapid-transit system in Greece which serves the Athens urban area and parts of East Attica. Line 1 opened as a conventional steam railway in 1869 and electrified in 1904.
What is the best time to visit Athens?
The best times to visit Athens are between March and May and from September to November. Weather during these spring and fall months is agreeable and sunshine is pretty much a guarantee. Not to mention, crowds are thinner and hotel and airfare deals are easier to come by than in summer.
What should I avoid in Athens?
When keeping in mind areas to avoid in Athens, know that Omonia, Exarcheia, Vathi, and Kolokotroni Squares have high crime rates and should be avoided at night, if not altogether.
Where can I find information about Athens public transport?
You can find routes, maps and real time bus movement information for every line on this website as well as the app ‘OASA Telematics’ for Android and iOS. You can also get additional information by calling 11185 from a Greek phone. For ticket info see Athens Transport tickets and cards.
What are the operating hours of the Athens Tram?
Operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays it operates approximately from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Information on the Athens Tram, including timetables, can be found on on this website. For ticket info see Athens Transport tickets and cards
How many metro lines are there in Athens Greece?
There are 3 lines: Line 1 “Kasomouli – SEF” linking downtown Athens to the Peace and Friendship Stadium, Line 2 “Kasomouli – Voula” which runs between the city center and southern suburb of Voula and. Line 3 “Voula – SEF” running along the coastal zone.
Where do the orange buses go in Athens?
The Orange Buses take you to the countryside of Attiki outside Athens and it’s suburbs. They leave from Pedhion Areas on Alexandras Ave and go to Marathon, Oropos, Lavrion, Sounion and Rafina (for ferries to Cyclades).
